Say Goodbye to Remote PowerShell (RPS) for New Exchange Online Tenants: A Complete Guide to Deprecation

Deprecation of Remote PowerShell (RPS) for New Exchange Online Tenants
Introduction to Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online
Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online (RPS) is a feature that allows administrators to use Microsoft PowerShell, a command line scripting language, to manage the Exchange Online environment from their own computers. This feature has been available since Exchange Online was first introduced in Office 365. RPS has been the primary tool used by administrators to manage and configure their Exchange Online environment.

Why RPS is Being Deprecated
Microsoft is announcing the deprecation of RPS for new Exchange Online tenants. This means that any tenants created after June 20th, 2020 will no longer be able to use RPS to manage their Exchange Online environment. Microsoft has decided to deprecate the feature due to security concerns. RPS has a long history of security issues and is no longer considered a secure way to manage Exchange Online.

Alternatives to RPS
Microsoft is recommending that administrators use the Exchange Online PowerShell V2 module as an alternative to RPS. This module is more secure than RPS and provides the same functionality for managing Exchange Online. In addition, the Exchange Online PowerShell V2 module is available for both Windows and MacOS, making it easier for administrators to use the module from their own computers.

Conclusion
Microsoft is deprecating the Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online feature for new tenants created after June 20th, 2020. This is due to security concerns with RPS and the availability of a more secure alternative. Administrators should use the Exchange Online PowerShell V2 module as a secure alternative to RPS.
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Deprecation of Remote PowerShell (RPS) for New Exchange Online Tenants
1. Exchange Online RPS deprecation
2. Deprecation of Remote PowerShell